The North Florida Fair returns to the fairgrounds for two highly entertaining weeks of fun, games, prizes, rides and tasty food starting Nov. 3. Weeks in advance, patrons have begun their mission of getting a deal on tickets by purchasing advance tickets. VIP tickets can be purchased with an admission […]
Author: Tyler Jones | Staff Writer
‘Good Morning America’ coming to FAMU
As part of this year’s homecoming — themed “The FAMU Experience” — ABC’s “Good Morning America” will host a special edition episode from Bragg Memorial Stadium on Oct. 28. FAMU President Larry Robinson announced this addition to the homecoming lineup during a meeting with the Board of Trustees earlier this […]
Law Day takes over Lawson Center
Florida A&M University’s Legal Scholars Program hosted its annual Law Day Tuesday in the Lawson Center. The yearly attracts multiple law schools from across the country and provides direct contact with admissions representatives and application fee waivers. It also offers insight into law school admissions tests. The event is open […]
Track and field’s bumpy times at FAMU
Florida A&M University has experienced numerous changes in the athletic department over the last decade. There have been 10 athletic directors, which has caused instability within the department. The university’s track and field team has been significantly affected by these constant changes in the department. The lack of trainers and […]
Local boutique BLK Luxe taking off
Alexis Nelson has embraced entrepreneurship with her local boutique BLK Luxe. At 24, Nelson did something that most her age couldn’t imagine accomplishing at this early age. When asked what inspired her to become an entrepreneur, the Florida State University alumna said that she wanted to be her own boss. […]
Students unhappy with homecoming ticket prices
As homecoming approaches, students start getting exciting about their favorite part of the fall semester. With an overload of activities available to students during homecoming week, and though students are eager to participate, they are beginning to realize what comes with this. As students gear up to buy tickets for […]
Taylor’s Humble Boss Clothing a work in progress
At Florida A&M University, there is no shortage of one-of-a-kind Black-owned businesses founded by students. Count Josh Taylor, a fourth-year architecture major, among them. Taylor is the CEO of his apparel company, Humble Boss Clothing. Humble Boss Clothing is a luxury streetwear brand. According to Taylor, luxury streetwear ensures that […]
Students at FAMU have rich history of activism
This photo shows the anger and frustration that followed a generational tragedy. On May 2, 1959, Betty Jean Owens, a student at Florida A&M University was raped by four white men: William Collinsworth, Ollie Stoutamire, David Beagles and Patrick Scarbourough. Unfamiliar with most cases of white men sexually assaulting Black […]
Athletics has job opportunities for students in any major
Recently, FAMU Athletics announced Tiffani Dawn Sykes as the new Athletic Director of Intercollegiate Athletics. Seeing the controversial matters that the Athletics Department has faced within the last few months makes you wonder who the people are working behind the scenes. Who is helping these students become something great in […]
FAMU buys apartment complex near campus
Florida A&M University President Larry Robinson, standing in front of the Lighthouse at Brooklyn Yard apartment complex, announced Monday the purchase of the complex from Summit Properties along with a management arrangement for the remainder of the year. The property on Eugenia Street near campus will increase the number of […]